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Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
Notice

Is hereby given, that by virtue of the pro- visions of the last will and testament, of .Iemma <. Reed, deceased, I, as executor thereof, will on the 9th day of November, 1887, ut the court house door in Prescott, Nevada county, Arkansas offer for sale at public out-cry, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months. all the personal property belonging to said estate, and all the interest of the said Jemima $. Reed, in the following real estate in Nevada county Arkansas, towit: The NWt of the SEt, and II acres in the SWt of the NEi, bound ed as follows. beginning at the SE corner of said last named quarter and running North rods, thence West 25 rods thence south x rods thence East to place of beginning; all in Section 7 tp 10 SIR 2l West. The pur- chaser will be required to give il bond with approved security for the purchase money and lien will be retained upon the hand therefor. This Oct. 1. 1887.
 w. NJ. AyL"R,
 ENecutOr,
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
UnaninOlls vrrdct.

w. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testities: q can rcc"mcnd Electric Bittcrs as the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has given relief in every case. One man took six bo,tles, and was eur. ed of Rheumatism of 10 years standing" Abraham Hare, drug gist, Bellville, Ohio, aflirms: '"rhe best selling medicine l have ever handled in my 20years' experience is Electric Bitters." Thousands of others have added their testi- mony, so that the verdict is unani, nous the Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only q half dollar q bottle at Jno. NJ. Milburn's Drug Store.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

On our first page we publish President Clrvelau,l's ,huI ksgiv- ing proclamation. It is well. timed article, fuiI of patriotism and reverence for the God of mercy and truth. Our people should more generally observe this day. We are too prone to ac- ccpt the many blessings vOuch- safed us by our Creator, as mat ter of course. without gratitude. Let us all mend our ways in this respect.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

Open war has been declared be- tween the Powderly majority and the dissenting committeeman rep. resenting the minority of the con vention lately in session in Minne- apolis. On our fourth page we publish the open circular gotten out by the kicking knights, which have been sent to all lodges ot the order in the country. It is an eye.opener, and will no doubt in terest all of our readers. It seems to be lamentable fact, that cor ruption will creep into all large bodies.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
Aetlc nlIeIene Guaranteed to Cure. Price

Prof. l.. White has returned to Prescott after spending two months in Texas, where he has re. lieved a great many sufferers of cancers. He will remain at Pres colt until further notice, as he will go back to Texas where he is greatly needed. It will bc pru- dent for all those who have can. cers to meet him in the early part ot October, 1887, as this may be their last opportunity.
 Parties wishing to visit Califor- mia can get special low, excursion rate over the Missouri Pacific Sys. tenn. Apply by letter to H. C. Townsend, Gen. Pass. Agt., Mo. P. Ky. St. Louis, or local ticket agents. for information.
 X hero, dying in doing a good deed, celebrated his success with a last cheer. Yet the triumph of a hero is not equal to the success of Norris Cascarine in overcOm- ing liver and bowel complaints
 425OIN CASH! 3 Worcester's and 8 Webster's Dictionaries, worth iS9, and i Dictionary Hol- ders, worth sl5.5O, given as prizes for best essays answering the ques. tion "Why should 1 use Diction ary Holder?" For full particulars, send to La Verne w. Moves, 90 X 1O1 W. Monroe St. Chicago, the maker of Dictioary Holders. Or inquire at your bookstore
 A paper says that it is better for the general health of good neigh bOrhoOd to have one good naturcd man, than four doctors. Good nature is the result of an active liver and regulated stomach. Morris Cascarine is the medicine to perpetuate these conditions.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

A special 10 the St. Louis Globe Democrat from Washington con veys the information that 1t i- gen orally conceded tha, MT Lamar will shortly he appointed {" the supreme bench. in which event his place in the cabinet will be filled by Coy Gordon of Georgia. .-Ex- change.
 No better material can be found for a cabinet officer, than General Gordon. He has ever stood sh0ul- der to shoulder with the people, and did his whole duty earnestly and manfully.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
Preserve Your Eyes.

It is simply wonderful, the repu- tation Hawkes. Spectacles and Eye. glasses have attained through. out the United States; they are known from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and their reputation is built upon real merit. TestlmO. nials from the most eminent men of the country are given, who have had their sight improved by their use.
 For sale by Hugh Moncrief X Bro, Druggists and Opticians, Prescott.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
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What is Life's Greatest Boon2

Ask any one the above question aud the answer will be made in stantly. "Life's greatest boon is the enjoyment of good health." No one feels more keenly the ab- sence ot this heavenly boon than the weak and delicate woman, and no one more keenly than she will appreciate the blessings of good health, or more eagerly seek for the remedies which will restore her wasted strength to the full perfection which health alone can give. To all such we earnestly appeal to read the following tes- timony of a well-knOwn lady who resident in Hopkinsville, Ky:
 HOPKINsvILLE, kY.,
 Feb. 24, 1887.
 Gentlemen-Seven years ago a sore developed on my nose from a finger nail scratch. tried q few simple remedies, but the sore would not yield. l grew worse every year for seven years. Ma ny thought had a cancer. Over a year ago l commenced taking s. $. S., and two dozen bottles en- tirely cured me.
 When l began with Swilt's Spe- ciic 1 was in very poor health, and could hardly drag about. Af- ter l had finished the course of $. S. &, l was strong and bOuyant, and had good appetite. l re- gard 1t as q most valuable mcdi- cine for ladies m weak, delicate health. 1t is a household medi- cine with me.
 Yours respectfully,
 MRS. R. W. WILSON.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

Johnson &Generelly's S2.j0 civ. il service boot. is taking the lead. Beyond all donbt, this is the best bolt for durability and easy wear, that has been sold in this market. This boot is made to order, in the Boston factories, out of the very best material that can be produc- ed. Hundreds of witnesses can testify to the fact that this boot has been worn twelve months. We guarantee every pair of these boots to give perfect satisfaction in every respect.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
1000 Valuable Presents Free.

The Sunny South will distribute 1000 handsome presents among it's patrons on Jan. 14th. 1888. Gold and silver money, gold watch es, sewing machines, silk dresses, fine furninturs, valuable books, etc, aggregating over *3 GOO % in money. Send for sample copies free and for circulars giving full particulars aud acknowledgements from those who received presents in the October distribution. Send also the names of your friends for sample copies of the paper. Ad. dress the Sunny South, Atlanta, Ga.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

It is now ahout settled that Mir. Carlisle will he reelected as Speak CT of the next Congress. It also seems to be the fixed purpose of the Democrats to make "SunSet Coxn chairman of the ways and means committee. He IS one of the brainest men in Congress, and tariff reformer from the ground up.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
Music Self. f.Taught.

Prof. q. $. Rice's Piano aud or. gan Music System, Rapid, Practical Correct, teaches all chords, Naria- tions, Accompaments, Thorough Bass Laws, Tunes, Notes. Self taught at your own home. The only system that brings musical knowledge within reach of all. Sent on test. Send stamp for cir. cuars tO the C. $ Rice Musical Co. 243 State Chicago, m.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

There is much complaint in the State press against Gov. Hughes exercising the pardoning power so promiscuously. While we, too, deplore it, all tue blame is not at his door; judges, prosecuting at torneys and jurymen, petitlonlng for pardons, are equally as much to be blamed.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

Rev. Mir. Sturgeon, the great Baptist divine, of London, has withdrawn from the Baptist denom nation. giving for such action the following reason: "To pursue union at the expense of the truth is treason to Jesus. To tamper with his doctrine is to become traitors to him. We have before us the wretched spectacle of pro. essedly orthodox Christians pub licly avowing union with those who deny the faith, call the fall of man fable, and deny the person. ality of the Holy Ghost" He says he will not organize new
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

The South will never cease to love Jeff Davis, or revere the "lost cause" but not in q spirit of animosity to the union. lllustrat- ing this point thousands shouted themselves hoarse, and wept over Mr. Davis at Montgomery, Ala, and Macon, Ga. last week, he having visited the State fair at the latter place.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

New York. Virginia, Ohio, and other states we believe, hold state elections next Tuesday. The re- suit of these elections will show the comparative strength and standing of the Democratic and Republican parties. In several Of the etutr $, from three to six tickets, representing as many or ganizations, will he in the field.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
Notice for Publication.
LAHp OFFICE AT CAMDEN, ARK.

LAID OFFICE AT CAMDEN, ARK.
 Oct. 20th, lSS7 { NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the N following-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in sup port of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Judge of Nevada county, Ark, at Prescott, Ark. on De- cember 10th, 1887, viz: Calvin T. Rcnfroe. Hd F.. 9l53, for the S3 NWt SWNEi Sec, Q, Tp. 10, $. K. 22 w.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence'upon. and cultiva- ton of, said land. viz: S. F. Harris, Robert Cornelius, John Billingsly and Nick Tomp- kins all of Prescott. Nevada county, Ark.
 W. K. RAMSEY, Register.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
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We have not asked our readers for money on subscription in a long time. The expense of run. ming this newspaper is heavy, and we have been forced to borrow money to tide over the dull spring and summer months. Now, is it too much tn ask, that our farmer friends throughout the county, come To our reiIet, and pay up promptly their subscriptions. Do not put LIS otf. hut settle out of your first cotton money, and great. ohligr Us. By looking al the date priitrd with Nour name on paper, you can see to wh t time your Sub. >cIipll"n iS paid.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

We f,.lcd to get copy of thr initial number of the Arkansas Weekly Press, the new J"uiEaIiN- tie venture of Little Rock, al- though it's management. in sending prospectus also requested an eX- change, and this paper had been sent to il for two weeks prior to its publication. Guess it was an omission of inc mailing clerk,
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

Hon. Allen q. Thurman, of Ohio. and Gov. Jno. B. Gordon, of Georgia, are making speeches Tn the Ohio State canvass. Both are gentlemen of extraordinary ablll- ties, with national regulations.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

And now the Bell Telephone Company iS trying to shut of com. petition in ArkHusas, claiming in- Engagement of pateur, IL has ap. piled ,0 .Iudge Caldwell for all in- junction 10 compel the Pan-Elec- tric to shut up shop. It iS d pity the government won't withdraw its patent since fraud has clearly been proV"n uh II.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
Fair Warning.

All parties indebted to the late Il, m oi Woodbcry X Por,is, and the undersigned individually. are hereby notified that their accounts will be put in the hands of an off ccr for collection, if they are not paid in a reasonable time. can not afford to carry over one dollar till next year. l will be cOmprl- ed to collect as q pto.cction to my business.
 JNO, E. PORTIS.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
NOfiCe,

The undersigned Comm issioners, appoint cd by the county court, at the October term, 1887, to purchase a pauper farm, hereby give notice that we will receive sealed bids up to the 10th of next mcnth, reserying the privilege of rejecting all bids. Address all bids to Oliver $. Jones, Pres colt, Ark.
 OLIVER s. JoNEs,)
 J. c. TREvHLIoS, Commissioners
 \. J. PRICE.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

The corner stone of the Lee monument was laid with imposing Masonic ceremonies at Richmond, Va, Thursday, the 27th ult. An immense concourse of people were present on the occasion.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

Speaker Carlisle, who was to have made a speech before the Carlisle club at Hot Springs, Thursday night, was called away and could rot fill the appointment. Col. k. w. Rector, made ringing Democratic speech in his stead.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

Secretary Whitney, of the cabi' net officers, is reported very Ill, with something like softening Of the brain, at New York, and will not return to Washington. this vuiptar.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
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Nho Will Win the Pony and Sad
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The sunny South has offered a pony. bridlc and saddle to the boy or girl who will send in the largest number of subscribers by the lith of Jan next. Send for sample copies, circulars, etc. Address the Sunny South. Atlanta, Ga.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

Forty seven counties in Missou- ri have lately voted on the prohl- bition question. Thirty-three Of them voted in favor of local op- fiou
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
liucklCnS Arnica SalAr.

The best Salvc in the world tor Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tctter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all skin ernptiOns, and posi-. lively cures Piles, or no pay re- qulred. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money re- funded. Price p cents per box. For sale by JnO. M. Milhmrn.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

Dallas, Tex, now has twelve railroads entering the city, while Fort worth, its rival, has only six.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

The Tevas State Fair and Expo siton at Dallas, is attracting. thous. auds. It is the biggest event in Texas history.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02

The base ball season IS over, and it is to be hoped the country will rest easier.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-11-02
A Petersburg (vaO Merchant.

MT. k. F. Hobbs is one of the successful merchants of Peters. burg, Va. He is generally known in Southeastern Virginia. He has been d lon. sufferer from rheuma. tism. His way of curing himself may benefit hundreds of his fel. low sufferers. and therefore Mir. liobb X own account of his cure is given:
 PETERSBURG, VA,
 April lG, 1887. Gentlemen-I had dyspepsia fora year, when recently took seven bottles of $. $. $. Your medicine gave me greater relief and did me more good than any thing ever took. shall take lew more bottles this spring.
 Yours truly,
 R. F. HoBBS. Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis, ease mailed free.
 The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga.
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SUBSCRIPTION, l.5O PEk bAh' lob Work Neatly executed. Local notices 10c per line each insertion-- Sc per line to regulate advertisers who run hem all the time.
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PATENTS!

Inventors and patentces are all having husiness with the |. $. Patent Office are in vited to communicate with me with con hdent reliance upon my fidelity to their in- tcrests.
 New inventions patented, old inventions improved, and rejected applications revived Caveats filed and trade marks registered Prompt attention. sl>llful service, moGder- ste charges. Preliminary information cheer fully furnished.
 A. S. YANTIS, Solicitor of American and Foreign Patents
 Sl6 Els street N. w.,
 WASHINGTON D. C.
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Yours respectfully,
 MRS. R. W. WILSON.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-15
General News.

CLoupY.
RIVER falling.
BUSINESS good.
LIVELY on the levee yesterday.
No BOAT for Arkansas river today.
TH packets are ON schedule time again.
The John Gilmore, with barges, passed TO
New Orleans.
DURING the twcnty.four hours ending at
noon yesterday, the river here fell four
| inches.
TnE James Lee arrived from Friar's Point
with /, l05 bales Of cotton, four bags Of seed
cotton and go sacks Of cotton seed.
TIE War Eagle, en- route from Sc. Louis 10
| Vicksburg, is reported hard aground ut o
point about eighty miles above this city.
Tmr Kate Adams, James Lee and Rene
Macrcady for the lower, and the Gayoso
and Coahoma for the upper coasts, left with
| good trips.
TUE Chickasaw arrived from White river
with !, $50 bales Of cotton She reshipped
| 30 bales at Terrcne for New Orleans, and put
off . bales at Helena. The Chickasaw leaves
again this afternoon for all points on White
| river.
OwING To the low stage Of water In Arkan-
sas river, the Joe Peters will not leave today
! for that stream and there will be no boat
| until the Eugene arrives. She is expected
tonight and will probably return to Arkan-
sas river tomorrow.
TmE Belle Memphis, from ST. Louis, passed
| 10 Nicksburg yesterday morning, after put
ting oil here 200 bales OF cotton, 80 tons Of
sundrics, and adding 40 tons for way points.
| She lost fOrty-onc hours by grounding at
! Phillips. The Oakland pulled at her and
got aground herself, losing four hours. The
! City Of -. Louis gave the Belle one Of her
| lighters, but aftcrward swung around aud
smashed the Bellies whecl-housc and pantry.
The st. Louis lost her jackstal.
| Cart. BEN =. EGAN says: "Jcnny Lind IL
dead Tender memories fill my soul for the
noble woman whose work on earth is ior-
ever ended. was clerk Of the steamboat
West Newton, which was chartered by +. r..
Barnum 20 bring the Swedish nightingale
from st. Louis 10 Nashville, and now wear a
| gold watch she gave me then for polite at
tcntian given her during the trip IL has
always been n wonder TO his friends where
Zen got money enough 30 buy n watch. IL
was intimated that the chambermaid found
II under statc-room pillow, where a pas
scngcr had pat II for faie keeping and forgot
| IT, Thank goodness the watch Is accounted
| for.
| Carr. Ar. CuTTY0, who died at Mctropo-
! Us On Sunday last, established his ship-ynrl
/ IN 1858. In connection with Henry w. Smith
and VIM. J. Lewis, Of the Memphis packet
company. but soon nficrwnrd bought these
| parties out and ran the business himself
Among the boats lac built were the Magno-
| Tia, city of Cairo Marble City, WI, Lewis
| Belle -. Louis, ST. Joseph, Victory, Utah
! Belle Of Shreveport, John u, Maud, Mary
! Belle, Cuahomn, Helena. Schullcnburg lii
lie Congcr aud J. T.. Chapman. The tugs
| built by him were the BELLE Darlington
! Alex Cutting. Alma, James Gartside. H. g.
! Crcycrling, Wasp, Hattie Jones, Dime,
| Charlie Wood, Frank Jones, :. e. Clubb,
Rescue No. I, Rescue No. 2, Hop Loudcn
! Nellie aud Geo II. Rhca. lie also built the
| transfer steamers Missouri, Gen. Pearson
six children
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prices today, scoring an advance Of about lc.
lhere was large volume of miscellaneous
tradlng The pit at times was considerably
excited, and the interest in the stuff increased
as the price went up. To begin with, cash
corn sold up TO Acc. When the prices for
futures began TO jump up, many bulls who
had believed that there would be a drop just
before the substantial advance, and had sold
short, some, on that belief, became alarmed
lest the market should get away from them,
and there was a general clamor for corn.
November sold up to ii3sc, and closed at 4ic.
May opened at 47c, sold up TO fhc, and
back to the opening figure, after which it
sold up To 479Ic and back TO AZ &c, and later
touched tho highest point of the season ut
iSc, closing at axe.
Oats manifested a considerable firmness,
and very good speculative demand existed.
Trading, however, was largely centercd in
May. The strength was largely due to
sympathy with the advance in corn. May
opened at zoe and closed at 30lHM304c
Provisions opened rather weak under the
influence of liberal receipts and lower prices
in the hog market. Spectators were more
inclined to sell, and during the early part OF
the session lower prices were accepted. Al
the decline, however, the demand improved,
and the market gradually grew stronger.
The leading futures ranged rs follows:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-15

than for some weeks, and prices were on q
higher level than at any time last week. The
news OF the disturbance in London yester-
day led To the expectation that prices from
that center would be lower this morning,
but the reverse was the case, aud strong
and active opening occurred here. Consd-
cradle excitement attended the early trading,
and Reading was the special feature the
crowd IN the stock being ~ great that many
brokers had much difficulty in executing
their orders. The transaction In the stock
were extremely large, and liberal foreign
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hour up 10 very high figures. The excite
mcnt died out aud free rcalintions were in
strumcntal in checking the advance, but the
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tanned throughout the day, while many
stocks reached their best figures In the last
hour.
Railroad bonds were fairly active: sale,
Sl,3ll 900, 81 which Eric seconds furnished
$4,000. The total sales Of stocks today were
iGB 2i0 shares. Closing quotations
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-15

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~ io . per cent, last loan, o per cent. closed
offered At I per cent Prime mercantile pa.
per- COS percent sterling exchange steady,
put dull a. islA for sixty days bills aud AS
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TIE siOck market today was more active
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81 10; No. >, - To- No ,, a. o. Dry herring
family, 25C per box
Pos frEr-Barrcls, -. 20; half barrels,
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FRElI MENrs-Choicc beef hindquartcrs,
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